What a pain in the neck!

[Mudd]

Hey Mike I got you in my prayers buddy.

God bless,Mudd

[JPE]

Good Luck Mike see you soon. God Bless
                 Jim  Pyles

[maineac]

Good luck.  May our recovery be swift and complete!

[owlbait]

Mike, I had C6-C7 fused and the pain relief was almost immediate. Quick recovery and a much better quality of life. Good luck, I'm sure you'll do fine.

[chopx2]

Here's to a speedy recovery!

[Icandraw]

I had c5-c6 fused about nine years ago. I was in extreme pain before I had the surgery. When I woke up in the recovery room I had immediate relieve! The doctor told me not to do anything physical for about a month except walk. After that I did a little physical therapy and I gradually went back to doing things that I would normally do. I have not had any problems since then and I do not regret it one bit! I'll be praying for a speedy recovery!

[Craig Warren]

Mike,

I had same issue and same proceedure 19 years ago. I was elk hunting in Colorado and climbing a long gentle upgrade always looking up the hill and that finally did me in.  When I got back from the hunt, I went straight to the OR.  It's been great ever since.  You'll be uglier than usual for a few days, but it will be well worth it.

Craig

[bowbenderman]

Well I also had it done, C4 C5 , was still on the Altanta Fire Dept. then, its been way over 10 yrs. I have had great success.  It got so bad that I could not draw a bow at all, lol, guess that is when I decided to get it done! Only stayed off work for 3 mths. But on the first run that my ladder truck had upon returning for duty we had a WRECK!  Guess I should have stayed off work a little longer, but no harm was done. Hope this helps, its always good to hear from people that have had that type surgery.

[Killdeer]

Glad you will soon be feeling better, Mike.
I know I have a bow in the works, and figured it would be late anyway, so don't bust a hump over it. I have already gotten three new ones this year. Happens every time I make up my mind to thin the herd.

Can you feel the positive vibes yet? Here, I'll send more...
Killdeer  

[jimmerc]

Best of luck to ya Mike,and prayers for a speedy recovery!

[BenBow]

Praying for a successful surgery and a quick recovery

[longarrow]

Mike,
Had the same thing done about 7 years ago...DO what the doc' say! Rest, post-ops and rehab. I will never 100%, but I couldn't take the constant pain and numbness! You're feel better as time goes by.  Good Luck!

[joekeith]

Ouch....good luck with the operation, and wish ya a fast recovery.  

[virginiashadow]

Best of luck to you Wingnut--your quality of life will improve and that must be positive motivation for you to stay positive through the recovery process.

[SourOwl]

MIKE - DITTO ON HAVING IT DONE;  I HAD IT THREE MONTHS AGO C5, C6 AND C7 .  NOT TOO MUCH PAIN WITH THIS KIND OF THING.  I'M NOT COMPLETELY BACK TO NORMAL YET, BUT A VERY MARKED IMPROVEMENT.  

IT'LL JUST KEEP GETTING WORSE WITHOUT IT BEING FIXED.  GO FOR IT!!  SOUROWL

[pitbull]

Mike, I had c-5, c-6 fused and have a plate running from 4-7. Had it done in 2002, other than the scar it is like nothing has ever been done. Best Wishes!

[ranger42]

I wish you the best of luck! Be sure to follow Dr.'s orders and rehab will be much faster.

[jsweka]

Good luck and I wish you speedy recovery.  Just don't try to get back in the shop too soon.

[djohnson]

God bless and prayers for a speedy and full recovery.

[Bonebuster]

Obviously lots of good results posted here.

That has to boost the positive attitude!!!

Just another "best of luck" post.

Be brave.